Q: Am I doing something illegal?
i just want to see if this something illegal I’m getting roped into? I have received check via email from a woman I was talking to online. On the checks, they have a Life Insurance company at the top of the checks. they are asking that I deposit them into my bank via mobile deposit, keep partial for myself and then send the rest back to them via 3rd party app.
A: This is almost certainly a scam and very likely a crime. Life insurance companies don't send checks and ask you to return some of the funds.
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